Educational Mental Health Practitioner — Hybrid Role

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Educational Mental Health Practitioner to join the Northumberland Primary Mental Health Team. This role delivers 1:1 low intensity interventions for children and young people, supports schools with whole-school approaches, and provides advisory and signposting services.

The post involves collaboration with education settings, supervision structures, and engagement with system partners to advance emotional health pathways in

Qualifications

• Degree or an equivalent level of relevant experience.
• Post graduate diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in education environment.
• Up-to-date professional registration with BABCP or BPS.
• Basic literacy and numeracy qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 low intensity psychological interventions for children and young people with mild/moderate need, including small group programmes.
• Deliver whole school based programmes and psychoeducation sessions; train and support staff.
• Provide consultation and signposting to early help, targeted and specialist services.
• Engage actively with the wider team and external partners to deliver EMHP functions within the Mental Health Support Team.
• Role model compassionate, inclusive leadership to foster collaborative, learning-focused culture across teams.

Education

Degree or equivalent

Postgraduate diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in education environment

Professional registration with BABCP or BPS

Basic literacy and numeracy qualifications

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Educational Mental Health Practitioner to join the Northumberland Primary Mental Health Team. This role delivers 1:1 low intensity interventions for children and young people, supports schools with whole-school approaches, and provides advisory and signposting services.

The post involves collaboration with education settings, supervision structures, and engagement with system partners to advance emotional health pathways in